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In contrast, confident leaders display a strong sense of self-belief, attracting respect and loyalty through authenticity. Figures like rapper 50 Cent, who embraced his destined success from a young age, showcase how self-assuredness can have a contagious effect, inspiring those around them.
Entitled vs. Self-Reliant Attitudes
Leaders seeing themselves as entitled demand respect without merit, leading to resentment among their teams. This breeds an adversarial climate where mistakes are swiftly blamed on others. On the other hand, self-reliant leaders, such as Steve Jobs in his tenure at Apple, exemplify hard work and accountability, motivating employees to aspire to high standards.